Folk Art
2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art
Wool
1970s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century Australian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Gold Leaf
1990s French Modern Folk Art
Plastic
Early 2000s American Modern Folk Art
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Granite
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Pottery
1960s American Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
1960s Modern Vintage Folk Art
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Brass
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Folk Art
Coral
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Clay
1790s Belgian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
1980s English Modern Vintage Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Gold Leaf, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Folk Art
Wool
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Folk Art
Paper
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin, Wood
1990s English Modern Folk Art
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Folk Art
Linen, Acrylic
20th Century North American Modern Folk Art
Metal
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Folk Art
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Earthenware, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Folk Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Folk Art
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
20th Century American Modern Folk Art
Stoneware
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art
Jute
20th Century English Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
2010s Mexican Modern Folk Art
Resin
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Leather, Walnut, Plexiglass
Mid-20th Century British Modern Folk Art
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Folk Art
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.